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5 - Excellent
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Group Size

Min. 2 Pax

Trip Grade

Moderate

Best Season

March - May/September - November

Accommodation

Hotel/Lodge/Home Stay

Max Elevation

3,700 m

Meals

Full Board on Trek

Transportation

Private Vehicle Jeep/Car

Trip Route: Soti Khola - Jagat - Lokpa - Mu Gomba - Rachen Gompa - Ripchet - Jagat - Soti Khola

Trip Overview

  • Best trail for experiencing the regions reflecting the different face of the dry Himalayas, the majestic Manaslu region, highlighting the Tsum Valley.
  • View of the majestic Manaslu and Annapurna mountain ranges throughout the trail.
  • Exploring the parts untouched by modernization and technology and an opportunity to view the authentic lifestyle and culture of the local people here.
  • Himalayan culture and tradition exploration in the central barren mountains of Nepal
  • Amazing landscape, with some high passes to add flavor to your trek every day.
  • Witnessing Himalayan wildlife, mountain birds, beautiful wildflowers and vegetation from a close range.
  • Visiting Monasteries, stupas and chortens throughout the trek which reflects the influence of Tibetan Buddhism in these areas.
  • Natural scenery, Landscape and the snow-capped range view uniquely delightful from any other part in Nepal
  • Yak and Chauri delicacies with the taste of the local cuisine
  • Picturesque path and surrounding, a photographer’s paradise in the most amazing landscapes of the world.
  • Adventure packed destination with unique trekking experiences.

Tsum Valley Trek is one of the pristine adventures in the lesser-traveled trails of Manaslu giving you the best cultural and scenic delights of the central Himalayas. The remote villages and the beautiful monasteries here is blessed by Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) himself. The mesmerizing nature, breathtaking landscape, and the Tsum culture and tradition exploration here make this trip an escapade of a lifetime. These remote villages were restricted till opened recently in 2008 AD. You can get authentic and undiluted culture and tradition in the Hidden gem of the Himalayas, the Tsum valley.

Discover the secrets of Tibetan Buddhism in the Gompas, Chortens, Mani walls, and prayer flags in the scenic barren Tsum valley here. Taking you near the Ganesh, Siringi, Manaslu, and Boudha Himal ranges, every day gives you a fantastic view of landscape and Himalayas. The Tsumbas will welcome you with big smiles and happy faces, and you can end the days with local rice beer and thick butter tea. With a strong influence of the tradition and lifestyle from northern Tibet, these settlements of Tsum write their own story in anyone's travel diary. The destinations, intermediate settlements, Buddhist monasteries, snow-capped peaks, mountain streams, waterfalls, raging Budi Gandaki, and all the other constituents makes this trek one of its kind in the world. This trail in the shades of the Manaslu circuit gives a reflection of the whole different culture and art of living in the Himalayas. So, prepare yourself for cultural and scenic thrills in the central Himalayas with Himalayan Pic Du Midi.


Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at TIA Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing Tour, Preparation for the Trek
Day 03: Drive to Arkhet Bazaar/Soti Khola (700m)
Day 04: Soti Khola to Machha Khola (870m)
Day 05: Maccha Khola to Jagat (1340m)
Day 06: Jagat to Lokpa (1940m)
Day 07: Lokpa to Chumling (2385m)
Day 08: Chumling to Chhekamparo (3030m)
Day 09: Chhekamparo to Nile (3360m)
Day 10: Nile to Mu Gompa (3700m) and Back Nile (3360m)
Day 11: Nile to Chhekamparo (3030m)
Day 12: Chhekamparo to Lokpa (1940m)
Day 13: Lokpa to Jagat (1340)
Day 14: Jagat to Machha Khola (870m)
Day 15: Macchakhola to Soti Khola (700m)
Day 16: Trek to Arughat (610m) and drive to Kathmandu
Day 17: Bhaktapur City Tour
Day 18: Departure

Day to Day Itinerary


What's Included/Excluded

Accommodation
  • Four-nights Hotel in Kathmandu with B/B basis
Meals
  • Welcome and farewell dinner at Nepali Kitchen
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and Tea/coffee) while on the trek
Transportation
  • Airport pick-ups and drops in a private vehicle
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Extras
  • Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu/Entrance fee
  • All necessary paperwork and Special Manasalu/T-sum Valley Restricted Area Permit, Manasalu Conservation Area Project/TIMS
  • Professional & government licensed holder English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance fee of all Monastery & Museums in T-sum Valley Region
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, Transportation and accommodation
  • Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for staff including porters woolen hat, gloves, shocks, shoes & sunglasses etc…
  • Trekking Map
  • Medicine Box for Guide/Porters
  • All government and local taxes
Not Included
  • International Airfare and Nepal Visa fee
  • Travel & Health Insurance
  • Emergency Helicopter Rescue Insurance
  • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
  • Any Alcoholic Drinks, Mineral water and deserts in Trek
  • Battery Charges, International call, WIFI & Internet on Trek
  • Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation
  • Tips for guides and porters

Reviews

5 - Excellent Based on 2 Review

Paula
France

Trek manasalu

Je recommande cette agence. Humanite, professionnalisme, securite, au top dans tous les domaines. On apprend tant de choses au niveau culturel et societal en voyageant avec eux. Sans oublier la bonne humeur et l humour.

13 Dec 2019

Martin Odile
France

Au top!

Je recommande cette agence. Aux petits soins avec les trekkeurs. Nous avons pu avoir un trek sur mesure pour notre groupe d amis. Professionnalisme, sérieux, bonne humeur, tout y était! Nous reviendrons.

13 Dec 2019